County Road 44 over East Mancos River
PoorMontezuma County, Colorado · .2 MI N of SH 160 · Structure no. 83004400.20001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 44 over East Mancos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over East Mancos River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 44 over East Mancos River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is County Road 44 over East Mancos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 44 over East Mancos River carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 44 over East Mancos River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 44 over East Mancos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.